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Fauci To Appear Before Senate Panel, But Not 'Trump Haters' In The House, Trump Says
Dr. Anthony Fauci and other members of the coronavirus task force will testify before a GOP-led Senate committee next week but have been blocked from making similar appearances in the House so far.
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Senate Is Planning To Return To Session Despite Coronavirus Fears In Washington
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is planning to start a Senate session next week even though Washington, D.C., remains a coronavirus hotspot. The House is not returning to the capital yet.
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Congress Passes Latest Economic Relief Package to Confront Coronavirus
It is the fourth measure approved by Congress in less than two months to combat the pandemic. This one, totaling $484 billion, will supply fresh funding to a new small business lending program.
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Bipartisan Deal Reached On $484 Billion More Coronavirus Aid
Both Republicans and Democrats agreed that a small business program that ran out of money needed a major infusion. Negotiators also added resources for hospitals and testing.
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Lessons From Congress' Last Experience Helping Rescue An Economy In Free Fall
Congress isn't known for passing broad legislation quickly. Its response to the 2008 economic crisis has parallels with the coronavirus — and this period could also mean political blowback for some.
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Health
Governors Call For $500 Billion Bailout Amid Standoff Over Coronavirus Relief Funds
Governors are signaling a dire financial picture for states as Congress spars over including state and local funds along with additional money for small business loans.
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Politics
Stimulus Cash Payments May Take Up To 20 Weeks To Reach Some Americans
This time frame is longer than the estimate that Treasury Secretary Mnuchin gave when he negotiated the program for cash payments with congressional leaders.
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Pelosi To Create Bipartisan Committee To Oversee Coronavirus Response
The House speaker said the new select committee, chaired by Rep. James Clyburn, will focus on accountability and transparency in the new spending and programs to address the pandemic.
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What Happened Today: Questions About The Relief Bill And The Latest Medical News
NPR congressional reporter Kelsey Snell and physician Dr. Abraar Karan answer listener questions about the relief bill signed into law Friday and about the latest measures combating the coronavirus.
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Coronavirus Updates: Trump Signs Relief Bill
NPR politics and science correspondents round up the latest news in the federal response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States, including of the passage of the emergency rescue bill.